Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $27.18 - $32.50 per hour
(5% pay differential for fluent Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, or Tagalog bilingual language skills)
Tri-Valley Haven is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and poverty. For over four decades, we have provided services that empower, inspire, and promote independence. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve.We are currently seeking a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Manager.
General Responsibilities : Under the direct supervision of the Director of Sexual Assault Services, the SART Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of sexual assault response and intervention at Tri-Valley Havens Rape Crisis Center. The SART manager will also be responsible for responding to SART calls within the agencys service area. The SART manager will conduct training and outreach to the law enforcement, victim witness programs and medical agencies within the service area. This position also supervises the SA (SART) advocate.
General Requirements : Bachelor's degree required with 2 years experience working with survivors of sexual assault. Two years experience in a non-profit setting. 1-year of experience managing / supervising a team. Excellent writing ability; public speaking skills; intermediate to advanced computer skills. Ability to work independently, manage time and tasks effectively. Completion of Agency Training within 6 months of employment (if not before).
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
RAPE CRISIS CENTER MANAGEMENT
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Rape Crisis Center.
- Supervise the SART advocates work and schedule.
- Conduct outreach and training to partner agencies (law enforcement, victim witness programs and hospitals).
- Build and maintain relationships with partner agencies. Attend monthly / quarterly meetings to collaborate and partner with them to increase visibility and delivery of services.
- Provides support to staff who provide advocacy, information and referral, crisis intervention, and prevention services.
- Review rape crisis center protocols, create best practices (standard operating procedures) for continuous and smooth delivery of services.
- Meet with Sexual Assault Advocates to discuss concerns and issues around working with survivors and ensure advocates are adhering to service standards and established protocols.
- Ensure all services are recorded and entered in the client database for reporting to funders. Ensure confidentiality of client information.
- Keep Director of Sexual Assault Services updated on all departmental and program issues.
CLIENT ADVOCACY
Ensure staff are trained in SART exam and trauma-informed advocacy protocols for hospital accompaniment.Provide ongoing advocacy to sexual assault clients and their significant others, as needed.Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed.Collaborate with departments across the agency to ensure survivors have access to all available servicesRespond to crisis line calls and provide back-up response to sexual assault response calls.Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic art groups to incarcerated survivors.COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Assist with community education, volunteer training and department events.Participate in planning and conducting in-service training for TVH staff & volunteers.Assist with special events coordination, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities.Responsible for interaction with community services, such as law enforcement, hospital and the Victims Witness program in matters that pertain to clients being served by sexual assault advocates & volunteer advocates.GENERAL TASKS
Maintain Sexual Assault Advocate Status by attending at least 8 in-service trainings per year and provide advocacy services as needed in conjunction with community presentations.Have an insured automobile that can be used for agency related business.Must maintain a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to be able to drive for the agency.Attends all internal and external meetings, as required.Participate and contribute to internal agency committees and events.OTHER RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED BY THE Director of SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF TRI-VALLEY HAVENS MISSION.
ADA ESSENTIAL TASKS
Working aloneWorking in high stress situationsWorking in emergency situationsWorking off-shift / rotating scheduleGood reading visionSitting / StandingGood communication skillsSpecific knowledge or educationLearning abilityOperation of motor vehicleGood distance visionAbility to speak clearlyAbility to discriminate speechReasoning and thinking skillsAbility to problem solveComputer literacyLifting 10 to 20 poundsCarrying 10 to 20 poundsTri Valley Haven's Value Proposition
In addition to offering meaningful work, job stability and competitive compensation, eligible employees receive :
Excellent health benefits (Kaiser / HealthNet Platinum and Gold Plans).Employee dental and vision benefits, 100% agency paid.Free life insurance coverage, $20,000.Generous vacation and sick time accruals.Two floating holidays and 15 paid holidays.Retirement Plan, plus match.Employee Assistance Program.Flexible Spending Account.Tri Valley Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer; there shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity or sexual orientation. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome .